- The Johns Hopkins Center for Snoring and Sleep Surgery offers collaborative and multidisciplinary care for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
- Our dedicated team of professionals provide a personalized treatment plan to support your medical and personal goals.
- Our center offers expertise in new and advanced surgical procedures, such as the hypoglossal nerve stimulator.
The Johns Hopkins Center for Snoring and Sleep Surgery provides comprehensive surgical and dental care for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or snoring who have not had successful medical treatment or are interested in exploring other treatment options.
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Our Services
Our multidisciplinary team of surgical providers works with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to address your sleep apnea or snoring problems. This may include a comprehensive history and physical examination including an airway evaluation and surgeries. The type of surgery recommended to you may include:
Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal turbinate reduction
- Nasal valve reconstruction
- Nasal tumor
- Polyp removal
Palatal Surgery
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Tonsillectomy
- Palate radiofrequency
- Palatal implantation
Base of Tongue Surgery
- Lingual tonsillectomy
- Partial midline glossectomy
- Radiofrequency to the base of tongue
- Genioglossal advancement
- Hyoid myotomy and suspension
- Tongue suspension suture
Other Surgical Procedures
- Maxillomandibular advancement
- Tracheostomy
- Limited uvulopalatopharygoplasty
- Custom oral appliances
New Treatment Option
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s specialists are available to provide the only FDA-approved hypoglossal nerve stimulator (Inspire®) as a possible treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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- It is a device that delivers upper airway stimulation
synchronized to your breathing to relieve obstruction
during sleep. - It is inserted during an outpatient procedure.
- You control the device using a hand-held sleep remote.
- It is a device that delivers upper airway stimulation
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Hypoglossal nerve simulation surgery offers an innovative neuro-stimulatory approach to relieving upper airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. This device can relieve sleep apnea without need to surgically remove obstructive tissue in or around your airway. Additionally, hypoglossal nerve stimulation can be used to safely monitor users with DOT or commercial drivers licenses.
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Medicare and most insurance plans cover this FDA-approved treatment.
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- Have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI 15-65 with <25% central and mixed apnea).
- Are intolerant of, or unable to get consistent benefit from, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
- Are not significantly obese (BMI < 35)
- Are at least 18 years of age
Meet Our Specialists
Bhatti, Nasir Islam, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Director Johns Hopkins Percutaneous Trach Service
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Joint Appointment in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Joint Appointment in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Eisele, David William, M.D.
Andelot Professor of Laryngology and Otology
Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Oncology
Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Oncology
Fakhry, Carole, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center
Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Oncology
Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Oncology
Kashima, Matthew L, M.D.
Director, Comprehensive/General ENT
Medical Director, Ambulatory Services, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Medical Director, Ambulatory Services, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
